The Ruston High track and field season is slowly coming to an end, as seven girls and two boys have qualified for the upcoming Louisiana High School Athletic Association Class 5A state meet.

For the girls, Quanese Young was the regional champion in the high jump. Kristen Clark had a seasonal best in the girls’ javelin which placed her second. Ali Brasuell came in right behind with a third place finish.

Also advancing to the state meet was the sprint medley relay team which included Phynecia Richard, Brandi Outley, Erin Goree and Hannah Siegmund.

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In a late September regular season duel at Robinson Stadium, the Bulldogs pulled out a 20-14 victory.

Now, the longtime rivals from the West (GSU) and East (A&M) divisions collide in a winner-takes-the-title setting on Saturday (1:30 p.m., ESPNU) at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
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The Braves’ team that they will be opposing in the annual “Port City Classic” at Independence Stadium features a dual mode of attack on offense.

“Knowing Melvin like I do,” said Williams about Alcorn State Head Coach and first cousin Melvin Spears, “they’re going to be throwing the football. That’s what he likes to do and they’ve got some talented players to do it with.